Tacoma, Washington vs. Spokane, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane, Washington is 16.4% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $83,559 in Spokane, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spokane, Washington is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Spokane
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Spokane, WA
Compared to Tacoma, Spokane is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower